Raising His Baby

It's a Secret

Joey POV

I didn't want to leave her and Jaeyoung, but Mark needed me to pick him and the guys up. I threw the Jae's car seat in the trunk and went to the address Mark sent me. I pulled up to the place and Mark was holding him up. "Hey bro what took you so long? And why weren't you home when we got there earlier." I couldn't tell him about Lyra yet so I lied. "I thought you guys were landing tomorrow so I was with some friends." He loaded the guys in the car and I could tell he didn't buy it. "Really? Why don't I believe you little bro? Maybe because your friends were at the house when I got there. Were you with a girl?" He smirked and I decided to dodge his question. "Hey guys how was the flight? What's with him?" I felt bad when I saw him I was with the girl he loved not even 30 minutes ago. I could still feel her soft skin and taste her sweet lips. I felt so guilty just seeing him in my car. Mark answered while everyone else stayed silent. "He thinks he saw Lyra earlier with a man and a baby." I froze and tried to play it off before anyone could notice. I didn't want to dig deeper so I changed the subject again. Bambam spoke first and lightened the mood a little. "We're good and happy to be back! The company is giving us a 2 week vacation after we finish Kcon and a few things for our album so we'll be here for a bit." I almost slammed on the brakes when he said that. "WHAT! Why so long?" I couldn't stop myself it was like word vomit. Mark raised his eyebrow and gave me a dirty look. "Is that a problem little brother?" I shook my head and tried to play it off. My phone started to ring and when I saw it was her my heart sank. Nothing but bad things came to my mind and I began to worry. She knew I'd be with them so I know she wouldn't call unless it was important. "Aren't you going to answer that?" Mark snapped me out of thoughts and I answered the phone. "Hey babe sorry to call I know you're with them but I think I left Jae's bag in the back seat so you might want to hide it." I panicked a little but acted as natural as I could. "Ok I got it. I'll see you later." I heard her giggle and it brought a smile to my face. "Goodnight babe see you soon." I love when she calls me babe it makes me feel amazing to hear her call me that. "Goodnight baby I'll be there soon so leave some room on the bed for me." I hung up and felt all the color leave my body. "Baby?So you do have a girlfriend." I hated myself for letting it slip in front of them. "Ohh let me see, let me see!" Youngjae sang. "No, not now. Later if we become serious." I saw all of their faces change a bit, but I wanted to die when I heard Yugyeom speak. "Jaeyoung?" My heart sank when he said that. "Who's Jaeyoung little brother?" I began to sweat and almost crashed when Yugyeom passed the bag to Mark. "Why do you have a diaper bag in your car Joey?" I was going to have to make up another lie. "I gave my friend a ride home the other day and they must have left it in the car." I prayed that he would buy it. "Oh yeah which one of your friends has a kid? Because last time I checked none of them do." I knew he wouldn't believe me but I can't tell him the truth yet. I didn't answer him and the rest of the ride was silent.

When we got home I ran to my room to hide all of their things. I was stuffing the photos in my closet when Mark walked in my room. "Hey I didn't mean to upset your or put you n the spot earlier. I was just curious about my brothers love life is all." He smiled at me but I know he was still a little anxious to hear about my girlfriend. "Don't worry about it Mark. I just haven't told anyone about her yet." I decided to tell him the bare minimum. "So what's she like?" I smiled just thinking about her. She's finally mine and I can brag about how amazing my girlfriend is. "She's everything I've ever wanted and everything I need. I could go on and on about her. She makes me smile all the time and she's so strong. She loves to laugh and can be so clumsy at times. She's the cutest when she pouts and is a fighter when she's mad, but on top of all that she's a great mom." I couldn't stop smiling. "Mom?" Shit. I can't believe I let it slip. "Mark please don't say anything." I was practically shaking. "How old is she Joey?" "22" "And the baby's dad?" "Not around." I tried to keep my answers as short as possible. "How long have you known her?" "A while." I didn't want him to dig any deeper. "Do mom and dad know?" I nodded. "They know about her and the baby but they don't know we're dating." He put his head down and sighed. "Were you with her when I called you? Is that why your in your boxers and a t-shirt?" I didn't noticed my attire until he brought it up. I nodded and he continued to sigh. "So that's it huh? You gave up on finding Lyra? You're just going to waste your time on this girl?" I didn't respond. I didn't know how. "Look Mark I gotta go I'll be home tomorrow and we can talk ok?" He gave me a look of pure disgust and threw his hands up. "Whatever Joey. Make sure you use condoms, she doesn't need another slip up." I clenched my fist and walked away. If he know it was her he wouldn't talk like that. I was furious and I sped all the way back to her house. When I got there all the lights were off so I knew she was asleep. I walked to Jae's room first and just stared at him. I love him with all my heart but I wish he was mine. All my anger from earlier faded away when I saw her lying there. I still can't believe she's mine, and I can't wait to announce it to the world. I crawled into bed and pulled her to me. I love having her by my side. I need her by my side. How am I going to tell them?